POLICE today appealed for help in tracing a missing man from Oxford.

Steven Williams, 40, of Leiden Road, was reported missing to police on Wednesday after he failed to attend a doctor's appointment on Tuesday.

He is white, about 5ft 9in tall, stocky, with brown hair and usually wears jeans and a red Manchester United or England football shirt.

Missing persons co-ordinator, Denise Trafford, said: "We are concerned for Steven's welfare as he requires medication, which we don't believe he has on him, and he also left behind his mobile phone.

"I appeal to anyone who may have seen a man of this description or may know of his whereabouts to contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to speak to police and don't want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."